Senior Quantity Surveyor - Carpentry & Joinery Specialist. LilyLifestyle

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Carpentry & Joinery - South East

£80,000 per annum - Permanent

You’ll be joining a well-established specialist contractor operating across commercial, residential and fit-out projects. The business is known for delivering high-quality carpentry and joinery packages with precision, craftsmanship, and an exceptional reputation for client service. As they continue to grow their project portfolio, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in their office in South East.

In this office-based role, you will take full commercial responsibility for carpentry and joinery packages across multiple projects. Your work will include managing cost plans, pricing, procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts, while ensuring strong contractual compliance. You will liaise closely with project managers, subcontractors, and workshop teams to maintain accurate commercial control and support successful project delivery.

• 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, ideally specialising in carpentry, joinery, or fit-out.
• Strong understanding of timber materials, joinery production, installation methods, labour rates and package-specific cost structures.
• Solid working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Confident in procurement, negotiation, subcontract management, and commercial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, strong numerical ability, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; RICS membership beneficial but not essential.

You will receive a competitive salary of up to £80,000, alongside a supportive office-based working environment and the opportunity to grow within a specialist, reputable contractor. The company offers strong career progression, ongoing training and development, and a chance to work on high-quality carpentry and joinery projects that take pride in craftsmanship and delivery excellence.